Sheet Metal Fabrication
Custom Metal Fabrication Built for Precision
Full-service metal fabricator serving the restaurant, telecom, custom OEM, and data center industries from our 65,000 sq ft ISO 9001 facility in St. Charles, Illinois.
- ISO 9001 Certified
- 65,000 sq ft Facility
- 60 Years in Business
- Local Delivery
- Trusted by OEMs in
Consistent Quality
Every process controlled under one roof — from laser to assembly.

Cutting
2 high-speed fiber lasers with auto load/unload tower. 24/7 automated production on ferrous and non-ferrous metals up to 1/2 inch.

Bending
10 press brakes up to 14 feet. Programmable back gauges, precision controllers, and one robotic bend cell.

Spot Welding & Hardware Inserts
Resistance spot welding and PEM® hardware insertion for durable, production-ready assemblies. Strong joints, secure fastenings, less secondary work.

Welding
5 six-axis robotic welding cells plus MIG and TIG welding for precision fabrication. Specializing in stainless steel, aluminum, and cold-rolled steel for prototype through production.

Grinding Polishing
High-quality stainless steel grinding and polishing — from paint prep to food-grade finishes, backed by 60 years of welding and polishing expertise.

Finishing
Paint, anodizing, plating, passivation, silk screening, and laser etching. Top Chicagoland vendors for consistent cosmetic and functional surfaces.

Assembly & Kitting
PEM® hardware insertion, riveting, sub-assemblies, kitting, and technical spot welding. Auto-feed tooling for nuts, studs, and standoffs.

Programming
CAD/CAM programming for SOLIDWORKS, DXF, and DWG files to support accurate, efficient, and production-ready manufacturing.

Quality
ISO 9001 certified. Real-time traceability, calibrated inspection, first article reports on request. Full documentation for regulated industries.

Delivery
Local delivery throughout the Chicago area. Reliable freight for nationwide shipping. JIT scheduling available for production partners.
Six Reasons OEMs Choose Us
End-to-End Control
Cutting, bending, welding, finishing, assembly — all in-house. No subcontracting means consistent quality, faster turnaround, and a single point of accountability.
Multi-Material Expertise
Stainless steel, aluminum, cold rolled steel, galvanized, hot rolled — we understand how each metal behaves and adjust our process to match.
Domestic Production
Shorter lead times, easier communication, full quality traceability. No overseas logistics, no language barriers, no customs delays.
60 Years of Experience
Founded in 1966. We've fabricated through six decades of industry change and remain a trusted partner to OEMs across core industries.
ISO 9001 Certified
Certified by NSF-ISR with complete traceability. First article inspections, calibrated CMM, documented quality processes on every order.
Local Delivery
Delivery within 100 miles of St. Charles, IL. Serving Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, NW Indiana, Iowa, and St. Louis metro areas.
HFI has been our fabrication partner for over a decade. Their quality and consistency are unmatched. They understand our specs and deliver on time, every time.
— Engineering Manager, Major Restaurant Equipment Manufacturer
The range of materials and finishes HFI can handle is what sets them apart. We've thrown everything from food-grade stainless to Corten at them — they nail it every time.
— Engineering Manager, Industrial Machinery OEM, Naperville
Local Delivery
From our St. Charles facility to your loading dock. Same-day pickup and scheduled delivery available — no long waits, no hassle.
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St. Charles — At the Center of Everything
Our 65,000 sq ft facility sits just west of Chicago in St. Charles, IL. A 100-mile radius puts over 10 million people and thousands of OEMs within same-day delivery range — from Milwaukee to St. Louis, and Rockford to Northwest Indiana.
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Ready to Start Your Project?
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